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Technical Solar Training with Sandy Atkins (ESV) – Part Two

May 05, 20251 min read

This course continues Episode 26 of the Solar Sidekicks podcast, with Sandy Atkins from Energy Safe Victoria returning to go deeper on AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 — moving from what changed to how it affects the work you do every day.

Part One covered what changed in the standard and why. Part Two is the practical half: how the updated requirements affect real-world installations, the changes installers need to be ready for, and the steps that keep a job compliant.

It’s a focused session that builds directly on the concepts from Part One, straight from someone involved in shaping the standard. Listen, then complete a short quiz to earn your certificate and 15 CPD points.

What you’ll learn

  • How the AS/NZS 4777.1:2024 requirements apply on real installations
  • The changes installers need to prepare for now
  • Practical steps to keep every job compliant
  • Common questions and grey areas, answered by the regulator
  • How the new requirements connect back to the concepts in Part One

Course content

Episode 26, Part Two — Sandy Atkins, Energy Safe Victoria

The conversation, in full.

Knowledge check

A short quiz to confirm your understanding and unlock your certificate.

This course includes

  • 15 CPD points (SAA accredited)
  • Podcast episode with Sandy Atkins (ESV)
  • Certificate of completion

Your presenter

Pat Southwell — Licensed Electrical Inspector

Pat inspects solar and battery installations across Victoria every week as a Licensed Electrical Inspector, with more than 7,000 inspections behind him. He co-hosts the Solar Sidekicks podcast and has trained over 1,000 installers through Southwell Solar Training.

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